Science - Natural Disasters
This term, we've been learning about Natural Disasters.
This week, we're looking at earthquakes, and just for fun (and because you asked for it) we're going to incorporate a related design and building challenge.
Watch the video in class to see how important good design is in earthquake zones. How do you think engineers overcome the challenges?
Ready to give it a go yourself? See Mr D for this week's group design challenge. Can you build a bridge that meets the conditions and survives the quake?
If this week's engineering challenge has whet your appetite, and you have a few spare minutes, you may also enjoy putting your skills to the test in the simplified bridge-building game below. Click on the pic for access, or click here and scroll down to learn more about the world's earthquake zones.
This week, we're looking at earthquakes, and just for fun (and because you asked for it) we're going to incorporate a related design and building challenge.
Watch the video in class to see how important good design is in earthquake zones. How do you think engineers overcome the challenges?
Ready to give it a go yourself? See Mr D for this week's group design challenge. Can you build a bridge that meets the conditions and survives the quake?
If this week's engineering challenge has whet your appetite, and you have a few spare minutes, you may also enjoy putting your skills to the test in the simplified bridge-building game below. Click on the pic for access, or click here and scroll down to learn more about the world's earthquake zones.
Struggling to solve the challenge? Don't worry, you aren't the first engineer to find bridge building a bit of a challenge.